Why Older Adults Are at Higher Risk of Dehydration

And because of that, older adults are more at risk for dehydration.

“With weather being hotter than before, coupled with people living longer, dehydration has become an even more important issue for older people,” says Taimur Habib, MD, who specializes in primary care and geriatrics for Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.

Why are seniors more at risk for dehydration?

The younger you are, the more water your body needs, but you still need an adequate amount of water as you age and you’re much less likely to drink enough.
The reason? First, your appetite and thirst tends to diminish as you age, says Dr. Habib. And certain medications can increase dehydration and require adjustments to your water intake.

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